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Battle Locale: Madrid vs. Barcelona

Which is better: Barcelona or Madrid? Those are fighting words, we admit, and a topic we love to debate. In our new Condé Nast Traveler series, Battle Locale, we look at the streets, styles, foods, and famous faces that help distinguish a city. Here's how Spanish powerhouses Madrid and Barcelona stack up.

Battle Locale: Madrid vs. Barcelona

Which is better: Barcelona or Madrid? Those are fighting words, we admit, and a topic we love to debate. In our new Condé Nast Traveler series, Battle Locale, we look at the streets, styles, foods, and famous faces that help distinguish a city. Here's how Spanish powerhouses Madrid and Barcelona stack up.